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Director, CDx & Clinical Platform Development

South San Francisco💼 Full-time💰 $189,300–$189,300🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-26

Core

Architecting long-term vision and operational framework for Companion Diagnostic (CDx) Development, Clinical Platform Development, and Biomarker Policy Innovation to advance the therapeutic pipeline from early-stage to global regulatory approvals.

Role type

Director, Scientific Operations (Translational Medicine)

Builds

Diagnostic co-development strategies, clinical platforms, and biomarker-based regulatory policy frameworks.

Domain

Biopharma / Precision Medicine / Companion Diagnostics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

CDx and IVD development strategy, assay design and validation, regulatory pathway navigation (FDA PMA/IDE, EMA IVDR, China NMPA), team leadership (6-8 scientists), cross-functional stakeholder management, emerging diagnostic technologies (NGS, liquid biopsy, digital pathology)

Preferred skills

Regulatory science background, consortia leadership, market access and reimbursement strategy

Technologies

NGS, liquid biopsy, digital pathology, multi-omic assays, IHC, PCR

Responsibilities

Formulate diagnostic co-development strategy, oversee strategic partnerships with internal/external collaborators, manage and mentor a team of 6–8 scientific professionals, define unit priorities and budgets, cultivate alliances with regulatory and policy stakeholders

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & team management

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